School: Tomghéis (roll number 9239/9277)
- Location:
- Tumgesh, Co. Mayo
- Teacher: M. Ó Casaide
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0123, Page 119
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- As I went up the boíthrín, I met my uncle Davy, I stuck him in my pocket, for fear the ducks would eat him.
A frog.
As I went up the boíthrín, I met my uncle Noírín, Long toes, iron nose, and Pon my word he'd frighten the crows.
A gun.
Its deep and its' damp and its' green on the bank. It's fit for a king or a lady.
A grave.
It's as round as an apple, and deep as a cup, All the men in London couldn't lift it up
A well.
Its' as round as an apple, as plump as a ball,
Ecock's steeple, feather and all.
A turnip.
Long legs, crooked thighs, small head and no eyes
The tongs.
As round as an apple, as flat as a pan,
One side a woman, the other side as a man.
A penny.
The man that bought it never wore it,
The " " tore it always wore it
A habit.
While its alive it has a jacket on,(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Eileen Neary
- Gender
- Female
